For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 969 students in Prestonsburg, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prestonsburg, KY are James D. Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prestonsburg, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prestonsburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Prestonsburg, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James D. Adams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Prestonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Clark Dr.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Prestonsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carl D Perkins Job Corp Academy Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
478 Meadows Br. Rd
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Prestonsburg, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prestonsburg, KY include James D. Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prestonsburg?
3 public elementary schools are located in Prestonsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Prestonsburg?
Prestonsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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